Wind Energy Innovation Market​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

During the breaks, you can learn more about the latest research & innovation in Wind Energy.

Visit the start-up booths to see a demonstration of their work, or explore the projects of several young researchers.

Above the Water

Kitepower

Kitepower is a leading start-up in Airborne Wind Energy (AWE), developing innovative and cost-effective alternatives to existing wind turbines. Their patented technology is a game-changer in the wind energy sector: it uses up to 90% less material, with the potential to be twice as efficient as conventional wind turbines with the same power output. Unlike conventional wind turbines, Kitepower systems do not require resource-intensive towers nor heavy foundations and are thus highly mobile and easy to deploy. The system can harness stronger and more persistent winds at higher altitudes, allowing for capacity factors greater than 0.5 and cost-effective electricity generation in return. Read more.

TouchWind

TouchWind has a clear mission: Make wind energy affordable. Everywhere and for everyone. Finally. And they are on the way. They have managed to build the first angled and scalable one-piece rotor. This rotor is low-cost and can operate in all wind speeds. Last but not least, they have invented our planet's first low-cost floating wind turbine, which costs approximately half the price of current turbines and generates more energy. Read more.

InfraBlades

InfraBlades envisions a future where cities grow through sustainable infrastructure, creating safe, circular, and uncompromising environments. By rethinking how to use building materials, they aim to shape tomorrow’s infrastructure with innovative, responsible solutions. Their mission is to build high-quality, strong, and stylish infrastructure from repurposed wind turbine blades, connecting the construction and wind energy sectors to boost sustainability and efficiency. With innovative design and efficient material use, they deliver infrastructure that combines a low footprint with long-lasting performance. Read more.

Below the Water

Tree Composites

Tree Composites introduces the TC-joint, a novel technology based on composite as an alternative to the complex welded joints in multi-membered tubular structures. They provide solutions to realise dynamically loaded structures with less material, while simultaneously increasing the production rate at the construction yard. The TC-joint offers superior performance compared to welded joints and is applicable to a wide range of industries. However, they focus their efforts on the industry where they can make the most significant impact: offshore structures. Read more.

Vibrotwist

Vibrotwist delivers a revolutionary noise-free vibratory pile-driving technology for tubular steel pile foundations, as well as a corresponding pile extraction technique, allowing for the complete removal of old piles.

Gentle Driving of Piles (GDP) is a new technology for the vibratory installation of tubular (mono)piles. Its founding principle is that both efficient installation and low noise emission can be achieved by applying a combination of axial and torsional vibrations to the pile. Read more.

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